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19. The term "throw-away culture" (line 14) reflects the fact that -
(1) the environment is being polluted
(2) consumers cannot afford all the items they buy
(3) there are not enough dump sites for all the trash being thrown away
(4) people today get rid of things more quickly than people did in the past
20. The main purpose of the last paragraph is to discuss -
(1) why people buy second-hand items
(2) websites that help consumers
(3) opposition to planned obsolescence
(4) where to find high-quality merchandise
21. According to the text, manufacturers -
(1) could charge less for their products
(2) rely too much on advertising
(3) do not understand consumers' preferences
(4) intentionally produce merchandise that does not last
22. It can be inferred that the author of this text is not in favor of the -
(1) norm mentioned in line 3
(2) pursuit mentioned in line 15
(3) guarantees mentioned in line 20
(4) initiatives mentioned in line 21
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